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Chapter 462 The Transformation Tribulation of the Green Horned Ox
boom!
Above the Yuling Sect mountain range, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled wave after wave, quickly forming a vortex of spiritual energy that spread for nearly a thousand miles.

At the same time, when the protective array of the Yuling Sect was activated, almost all the spiritual energy of all the spiritual peaks in the sect flowed towards the spiritual peak where the tribulation was taking place.

The abundance of spiritual energy was so impressive that Lin Chang'an nodded in approval. This was why cultivators and demonic beasts would seek out places with abundant spiritual energy when they were breaking through to higher levels.

As terrifying spiritual energy surged forth, a gigantic blue-horned bull on the spiritual peak ground rubbed its four hooves together, exhaling puffs of white steam from its mouth and nose, its eyes fixed on the sky, a hint of natural fear lingering within them.

The sky began to darken visibly, and terrifying silver snakes of lightning started to spread through the dark clouds.

"Is this the tribulation lightning of a transformed great demon?!"

"How terrifying! It's something that cultivators like us can't possibly contend with."

"It is said that the most difficult tribulation for human cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage is the tribulation of inner demons, while for demon beasts it is the tribulation of heavenly lightning."

Inside the Yuling Sect, countless cultivators held their breath and stared intently at the lightning tribulation, while some low-level cultivators were already dumbfounded. They had never imagined that they would need to reach a certain level of cultivation to resist such a heavenly tribulation.

While some Core Formation cultivators looked solemn, many others showed signs of dejection.

For many Golden Core cultivators, they might rather die on the path to breakthrough than have their cultivation stagnate.

"It's about to begin!"

As a bolt of lightning crashed down, the vortex of spiritual energy in the sky instantly transformed into rolling black clouds.

Amidst the astonished gazes of countless cultivators, the terrifying lightning that had been brewing within the dark clouds for a long time began to flash, as if it were about to burst forth in one breath.

“Junior brother, the tribulation of demonic beasts transforming into human form is always fast, fierce, and ruthless. You don’t need to worry. Your spirit pet is so well prepared and has a mutated petrified bloodline, so the chances of it surviving are not small.”

The lightning illuminated the Ice Butterfly Fairy's face, and she thought Lin Chang'an was worried about her spirit pet, so she couldn't help but speak up to comfort him.

Although she had never witnessed the Heavenly Tribulation of a demon beast transforming into human form, the Spirit Control lineage had quite a few records of such tribulations.

Moreover, when she formed her nascent soul, she inherited the true spirit bloodline by seizing the creation of heaven and earth due to the secret technique she cultivated. The tribulation she experienced during that nascent soul tribulation was no less severe than the tribulation of demonic beasts.

"I heard that when Senior Sister was undergoing her tribulation, she made a name for herself. With Senior Sister's words, I can rest assured."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly. So much had been prepared for the Green Horned Ox; it would be absurd if this stupid ox couldn't make it through.

Moreover, having gone through the tribulation of the Phoenix Bird, he was no longer inexperienced like he was the first time.

However, his teasing remark made the Ice Butterfly Fairy Ying Qian smile and nod.

Back then, the tribulation was too big to hide, and there was also the Spirit Beast Sect, one of the six demonic sects, who knew more about the secret techniques of the Spirit Control lineage.

She had already revealed the secret abilities of the Spirit Control lineage, which forced her to step into the limelight and become a shining star of the Guardian Alliance.

As a result, he gained fame, but he was also targeted and schemed against by others.

The two stood outside the sect's main hall, quietly observing the lightning tribulation descend.

Although Lin Chang'an spoke casually, the Ice Butterfly Fairy could still sense the tension in her junior brother's heart.

"Sigh, it's a spirit pet I've raised since the Qi Refining stage. We've grown very close over time."

Such camaraderie is the envy of the cultivation world, where most cultivators who have come this far have long since become lonely.

"Junior brother."

A cool, silky smooth touch came from his palm. The Ice Butterfly Fairy, with a smile on her lips, was already standing beside him. The two held hands and quietly watched the lightning tribulation.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Senior Sister."

Lin Chang'an sighed softly and reached out to embrace the Ice Butterfly Fairy's slender waist.

The less people have, the more they cherish these rare and precious things.

Although most Nascent Soul cultivators are selfish and self-serving, there are some who are extremely fanatical, especially those with descendants or important relatives.

Watching the Green Horned Ox undergo its tribulation, he fell silent, suddenly thinking of Yun Yao and Fairy Ni Chang.

Now he can only hope that Yun Yao sensed that he had formed his Nascent Soul and then stayed in the secret realm to continue cultivating.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes' soul lamp was also unharmed, most likely trapped in the Sealed Demon Abyss.

After all, he discovered the Six Desires True Demon Art he was cultivating in the Sealed Demon Abyss, so he could understand going there to seek opportunities.

"Junior brother, you must be thinking of your Daoist partner, the Holy Maiden of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect."

Although the two gradually grew closer due to mutual interests, after so many years of getting along, they also understood each other perfectly.

When Lin Chang'an remained silent, the Ice Butterfly Fairy also sensed his longing and worry.

"Don't worry, I'll have to see what kind of special fairy she is that makes my junior brother feel she's extraordinary in the future."

It is obvious that this Ice Butterfly Fairy still remembers what she said back in White Jade City.

Lin Chang'an nodded and chuckled, "Okay."

boom! boom!
Lightning flashed and illuminated the heavens and earth; the terrifying tribulation of lightning instilled fear and dread in countless cultivators.

This is why transformed demons are often stronger than ordinary human cultivators of the same level. Any demon that can withstand the tribulation lightning has already had its body tempered to be extremely powerful.

Each bolt of lightning was faster than the last.

A painful roar came from within the Spirit Peak. Amidst the endless baptism of thunder, the Green Horned Ox seemed to have become enraged as well.

A deep, resonant moo resounded through the heavens and earth. The next moment, a terrifying white beam of light flashed, and bolts of lightning were weakened within the petrifying beam.

"Ow—"

A terrifying bolt of lightning struck the Green Horned Bull, causing it to howl in pain.

"Stupid bull, use your petrification ability to defend!"

The Phoenix Bird, who witnessed this scene in secret, angrily transmitted its voice to curse this stupid ox, asking who it thought it was, daring to confront the lightning tribulation head-on.

The cold shout from the phoenix bird brought the green-horned ox back to its senses. Its large, copper-bell-shaped eyes showed a look of anxiety, and the next moment, thick white mist billowed from its mouth and nose.

Everything that came into contact with the white mist turned to stone, and at the same time, a huge, thick, bluish-white light curtain was formed.

Although the lightning strikes can destroy everything, the Green Horned Bull's greatest strength, besides its power, lies in its defense.

After being weakened layer by layer, the lightning tribulation that could harm it was already very weak, and there was also lightning tribulation wood on its bull head absorbing the remaining lightning.

The Green Horned Ox, now possessing numerous treasures, is even more fully equipped than the Phoenix Bird was when it underwent its tribulation.

Furthermore, most of what was originally prepared for the sword servant has now been used by this ox, a scene that even made the phoenix bird envious.

If it had had so many treasures back then, it wouldn't have suffered so many losses.

This is the advantage of having connections and resources.

……

The fact that the spirit pets of the Yuling Sect were undergoing tribulations here naturally became known to various forces, but the Yuling Sect was currently enjoying great popularity.

The Sima family's fate was still fresh in everyone's mind, and no one wanted to provoke the Yuling Sect at this time.

Outside the Yuling Sect, Jin Jianchuan stood tall and calmly watched the lightning tribulation. As the lightning tribulation weakened, a terrifying demonic aura swept out, causing his pupils to shrink.

"Such pure demonic energy."

Generally, the malevolent aura of demonic beasts is quite strong, but the spiritual pets raised by cultivators are relatively weaker. However, there is only one situation where the aura is so weak.

"It seems that this Fellow Daoist Lin is indeed as recorded in the intelligence, usually getting along well with others and not a bloodthirsty person."

Jin Jianchuan, who had previously harbored some vague suspicions, now nodded in agreement. It seemed they had indeed been judging a gentleman by their own petty standards. If this Fellow Daoist Lin truly and frequently engaged in demonic acts of slaughter in secret, then this spirit pet would undoubtedly be filled with murderous intent.

"With the essence and demon core formed, it seems that the Spirit Control Sect will have another great demon in human form."

At this moment, Jin Jianchuan sighed inwardly, his eyes filled with envy.

After all, spirit pets raised from a young age have an extremely strong bond with each other, which is much more reliable than any ally.

How many Nascent Soul cultivators dare to speak frankly and openly with each other?

Even among Daoist couples, many relationships are still based on mutual benefit.

At this moment, the tribulation clouds above the Yuling Sect were slowly dissipating.

Below was a shimmering bluish-white core, resembling a petrified demon core, radiating a terrifying aura.

Thanks to Lin Chang'an's long-term cleansing of his body with Xuan Tian magic power, his demonic power was extremely pure, and his malevolent energy was extremely rare.

Within this enormous demon core, a miniature, transparent Green Horned Bull can be clearly seen leaping about on all fours.

This is how the essence of a transformed demon takes shape and gathers within its demon core.

However, after the essence of the demon core survived the tribulation and entered the giant bull's body, the Green Horned Bull's body was still petrified, forming an instinctive protective mechanism.

At this moment, the Green Horned Ox entered a state of inner demonic tribulation, as if it were in a deep slumber.

The tribulation of inner demons lasts only a moment in the outside world, but within the inner demons, countless cycles have passed.

……

"Junior brother, the tribulation of transformation has been passed by seventy or eighty percent."

Although the inner demon tribulation is relatively weak for demonic beasts, there are still cases of failure.

Therefore, Lin Chang'an still stared intently at the Green Horned Ox undergoing its tribulation, while the Phoenix Crying Bird, which was secretly hiding on Green Bamboo Peak, was also somewhat worried, but suddenly a look of joy appeared between its brows.

But then the phoenix bird sneered, "This stupid ox is not bad; at least it has the ability to return my resources."

Three days later.

The petrified material all over the Green Horned Ox suddenly dissipated in the wind.

The celestial phenomena that had taken shape in the sky also receded like the tide.

Like the sky clearing after rain, the dark gray clouds of disaster burst forth with five-colored rays of light, forming a vast expanse of auspicious clouds.

"You've successfully transcended the tribulation!"

Upon witnessing this scene, all the cultivators of the Yuling Sect burst into excited and joyful laughter.

From now on, the sect will have one more fourth-tier transformed demon warrior.

Previously, some people privately worried that the two elders might not get along, but now no one even thinks about that.

Today, Lin Zhenjun's reputation and character in the cultivation world are impeccable, and he has gained widespread recognition.

"Owner!"

A deep, honest voice suddenly echoed from the charred crater left by the lightning tribulation in the valley.

His towering, imposing body, over ten feet tall, was as striking as an iron tower. His dark iron-like horns spiraled into a ferocious arc, and his blue mane, like fine iron needles, spread across his shoulders and back. When his large, copper-bell-like eyes glared, a murderous aura surged, and his thick beard was like thorns.

Then a green ox spirit with a bull's head and hair all over its body came out, its breath as heavy as a mountain.

Originally, it should have been a fierce and terrifying demon in human form, but perhaps because it was too comfortable, or because it had been cleansed by the power of the Xuan Tian magic for many years, it has changed.

After transforming, the Green Horned Ox had a silly look in its big, copper-bell-shaped eyes as it scratched its head and looked at its clumsy appearance.

In comparison, it still prefers the original body.

"Alright, let's go back and stabilize our cultivation level first."

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded in satisfaction, habitually tossing out a few spirit fruits.

Upon seeing the spiritual fruit, the Green Horned Ox let out an excited bellow, then staggered and collapsed with a thud, its heavy body emitting a dull thud.

However, the Green Horned Ox, not quite used to its new body, let out a moo and transformed into its true form, catching the spirit fruit that was tossed to it in one gulp.

Then he contentedly began to chew on the spiritual fruit bestowed upon him by his master.

Jin Feng, who was hiding in the array barrier of Qingzhu Peak and saw this scene from afar, covered her face and looked embarrassed, stomping her feet in frustration.

"This greedy, stupid ox, it wants to take me out to rob people in the future, how can that be allowed!"

Meanwhile, outside the sect's main hall, seeing this scene, even the usually aloof Ice Butterfly True Monarch showed a rare smile, even covering his mouth and chuckling as he teased:

"It seems that Junior Brother really takes good care of this spirit pet. Other people's spirit pets, after transforming, either exude a murderous aura or reveal a tyrannical nature of the demon race."

In contrast, my junior brother's spirit pet, a powerful demon in human form, was surprisingly docile.

It's obvious that Lin Chang'an isn't the type to rob and plunder in secret; otherwise, his spirit pet wouldn't be so honest and simple-minded after being exposed to such things.

Lin Chang'an was also helpless. He had never actually engaged in robbery or plundering often; he had only done it a few times, and those were just to protect himself.

Normally, I take my spirit pets with me and spend most of my time hunting for spirits in the misty sea of ​​Tongtian. By sheer accident, I haven't corrupted these two spirit pets.

Even though the Phoenix Bird is cunning and greedy, it doesn't actually have the cruel and bloodthirsty nature of a demon beast.

"Congratulations, Supreme Elder, your Green Horned Ox has attained the title of Fourth-Order Demon King."

"Congratulations, Supreme Elder, your Green Horned Ox has attained the title of Fourth-Order Demon King."

At this moment, the entire Yuling Sect, led by high-level cultivators, erupted in deafening cries of congratulations.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an also revealed a genuine smile, and upon seeing this, the Ice Butterfly Fairy waved her hand and directly and domineeringly transmitted her voice throughout the entire sect.

"In the third month of the Great Celebration, the entire sect will be granted a year's salary to all disciples."

"Thank you, Elder Xie."

……

The protective array slowly dissipated, and from then on, the four Nascent Soul cultivators of the Yuling Sect would become a force to be reckoned with in the cultivation world.

The two of them kept the news of Elder Cheng's passing a secret, so naturally, neither the sect nor its members knew about it.

Despite some doubts, the refining of high-level pills dispelled the doubts of many.

However, the fact that the sect only accepts the refining of fourth-grade low-level pills has led outsiders to speculate that Elder Cheng's physical strength and energy have declined and he is not as good as before, otherwise he would not only refine low-grade pills.

This accidental misunderstanding, ironically, perfectly avoided outsiders' suspicions.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin, your Green Ox has attained the rank of Fourth-Order Demon King."

As the formation dissipated, Jin Jianchuan, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who had been waiting outside for a long time, arrived from afar and offered his congratulations with clasped hands.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, you are too kind. I was very rude before. Please come in."

When Lin Chang'an saw Jin Jianchuan, he had a big smile on his face. One reason was that the other party had come for a purpose, which was to cultivate a fourth-level talisman master.

Another reason is that this person arrived at the perfect time. The Green Horned Ox has successfully transformed into human form, so it wouldn't be right for him to come empty-handed to offer his congratulations.

Jin Jianchuan was naturally aware of this, but for him, as long as there was profit to be made, a few material possessions were not worth worrying about.

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